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| Species | Elephas maximus |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Born | Vishwa Ma'ali[a] 1974–1980[b] Sri Lanka |
| Died | (aged 43–49) Manila, Philippines |
| Known for | Animal exhibit at the Manila Zoo |
Vishwa Ma'ali[a] (locally [bɪʃwɐˈmali, vɪʃ-]; d. November 28, 2023), commonly known as Mali (locally /ˈmɑːli/ ), was a female Asian elephant who lived at Manila Zoo in Manila, Philippines. Born in Sri Lanka, she was given as a gift to First Lady Imelda Marcos by the Sri Lankan government and lived at Manila Zoo from then on. For most of her life, she was the only elephant in the Philippines and was a subject of concern for animal welfare advocates. She was described as the world's "saddest" elephant.[5]
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- ^ Villeza, Mark Ernest (November 29, 2023). "Mali, Philippines beloved elephant, dies". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
- ^ DeLetter, Emily (November 30, 2023). "Mali, dubbed the 'world's saddest elephant,' dies at Manila Zoo after decades in captivity". USA Today. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
Mali, an elephant living in captivity at the Manila Zoo in the Philippines and dubbed by advocates as the "world's saddest elephant," has died at 43 years old
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- ^ "Philippines: World's 'saddest' elephant dies in Manila zoo". November 29, 2023. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.